Love + War
by Kwabs
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 11, 2015
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Sep 11, 2015
    95
    When he’s crooning swoon-heavy gut-punches, he’s unstoppable. When he guns for swaggering electro-pop or soul-infused dance bangers, there’s almost nothing than can get in the way--this is the best pop music in the U.K. right now.
  2. The Guardian
    Sep 10, 2015
    80
    Aside from a few boyband-like melodic lulls, Love + War is a fine showcase for Kwabs’ breathtaking technical skill and emotive heft.
  3. Exclaim
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    Deeply personal yet accessible slice of soul music.
  5. Mojo
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    Kwabs' effortless ability to glide through genres and attract ungrudging royal endorsements will, one suspects, give his moving debut serious legs. [Oct 2015, p.96]
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  6. The Independent (UK)
    Sep 9, 2015
    80
    Unsurprisingly, his vocals are the most appealing aspect of the album, with the emotional strength of his lead lines supported by subtle harmonies.
  7. The 405
    Sep 14, 2015
    75
    Love + War is a flawed yet no less exciting debut from a talent who deserves every success in the world.
  8. musicOMH.com
    Sep 17, 2015
    60
    Love + War is solid rather than spectacular, but contains enough promising signs to suggest his next album could be something special.
  9. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 14, 2015
    60
    The more complex likes of Look Over Your Shoulder’s thrillerish build-and-hush tension, My Own’s dark and shifty Timbalandish textures and the moody, dubstep blues ballad of Forgiven, with its sunburst of a chorus, keep this lusciously atmospheric album well on the right side of smooth.
  10. DIY Magazine
    Sep 11, 2015
    40
    The album’s title suggests fight and energy but much of this album feels too polite and too pedestrian.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    8
    This was one of the best albums I have listened to for a while. Kwabs songs might be ok not brilliant but the soul in his voice is just pureThis was one of the best albums I have listened to for a while. Kwabs songs might be ok not brilliant but the soul in his voice is just pure beauty. Songs such as Walk and Make You Mine are must listens I eagerly look forward to his follow up album.… Full Review »
  2. mau1
    Dec 4, 2015
    1
    The more complex likes of Look Over Your Shoulder’s thrillerish build-and-hush tension, My Own’s dark and shifty Timbalandish textures and theThe more complex likes of Look Over Your Shoulder’s thrillerish build-and-hush tension, My Own’s dark and shifty Timbalandish textures and the moody, dubstep blues ballad of Forgiven, with its sunburst of a chorus, keep this lusciously atmospheric album well on the right side of smooth.… Full Review »
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